Recently, Knife Rights, a non-profit 501(c) organization that defends Knife Rights across the United States (similar to the NRA's defense of Firearms Rights), was instrumental in the drafting and lobbying of House Bill 2548, which would legalize switchblades and provide for knife preemption, similar to the firearms preemption of 18 PA.C.S. 6120. While Representative Michelle … Continue reading Bill Introduced for Legalization of Automatic Knives and Knife Preemption in PA!
Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System is nearing
by Karl Voigt As Autumn nears, we will be seeing the implementation of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation's Workers' Compensation Automation and Integration System (WCAIS). Its intent is to modernize through computerization the workers' compensation process throughout Commonwealth offices. It is a Web-based system that will enable electronic communication, online filing, document management and around-the-clock … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System is nearing
A Gun Trust for Electronic E-Form 4 Submissions in the Near Future?
Recently the American Silencer Association, met with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (ATF or BATFE), as well as Congressional Leaders, to discuss issues relating to the silencer/suppressor industry, including the current 6-8 month wait for an approved Form 4 (or a Form 1 if you are manufacturing it yourself). During this meeting, … Continue reading A Gun Trust for Electronic E-Form 4 Submissions in the Near Future?
Google Takes Aim at Firearms Industry with New “Anti-Gun” Policy
A Google Shopping search for ammunition will now result in, “ Your search - ammunition - did not match any shopping results.” An innocuous word for most, is now one of many terms that no longer fit into Google Shopping's Family Status. The new weapon's ban, announced May 31, 2012, is part of a policy … Continue reading Google Takes Aim at Firearms Industry with New “Anti-Gun” Policy
In Pennsylvania, Can I Voluntarily Move Out Without “Abandoning” or “Deserting” My Spouse?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Potential clients often call in and want to know: my marriage is over, but we still live together -- can I move out or will that be abandonment or desertion? This is a legitimate concern for many spouses faced with a divorce. They fear being penalized for acknowledging that the … Continue reading In Pennsylvania, Can I Voluntarily Move Out Without “Abandoning” or “Deserting” My Spouse?
Post Sample Machine Gun Transfers When the License Holder is Going Out of Business
A lot of Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) become confused with the different regulations for transferring post sample machine guns, especially when the FFL is going out of business. Post sample machine guns, sometimes referred to as post may machine guns, are those machine guns which were imported or manufactured post May 19, 1986. Pursuant to … Continue reading Post Sample Machine Gun Transfers When the License Holder is Going Out of Business
Unemployment Compensation and Workers’ Compensation: can I collect both?
by Karl Voigt I am often asked if an injured worker can collect Unemployment Compensation and Workers' Compensation when an she had two jobs at the time of injury and is later laid off from one. The short answer is "not exactly". On the up side, the long answer is "not exactly, but...". First and … Continue reading Unemployment Compensation and Workers’ Compensation: can I collect both?
Workers’ Compensation claimants: Supreme Court upholds ObamaCare legislation
by Karl Voigt Today, June 28, 2012, the US Supreme Court upheld as Constitutional all provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as "ObamaCare". So what does it mean to workers’ compensation recipients? Today's news is of particular interest to those workers’ compensation claimants who have been out of work for … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation claimants: Supreme Court upholds ObamaCare legislation
Indoor Shooting Ranges Coming Under Attack by OSHA
It appears that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been given new direction to target indoor shooting ranges, which isn't surprising given President Obama's nomination of David Michaels as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. A quick review of Michaels' background reflect his anti-gun history, including his statement that “gun … Continue reading Indoor Shooting Ranges Coming Under Attack by OSHA
In Pennsylvania, How Can I Force My Spouse to Move Out of the House?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire A common scenario after a husband and wife separate is neither party wants to move out of the marital residence/home. For a variety reasons (e.g., financial, children, proximity to work, hope for reconciliation, spite, etc.), the parties remain in the same home, as roommates and attempt to maintain as much … Continue reading In Pennsylvania, How Can I Force My Spouse to Move Out of the House?
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